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Re: Any reason can't use tyvex or? instead of felt for winter wrap

Don't take this as fact, I'm new to beekeeping, but it is my understanding that the wrap is there to not only cut down on the effects of wind inside the hive, but also to absorb solar energy. Tyvek (what i have seen of it) is white/light in color and would be a poor choice to absorb solar energy. I believe this is the reason that many people use the common tar paper used in roofing applications.

Re: Any reason can't use tyvex or? instead of felt for winter wrap

I checked out a roll of Tyek wrap at my local Lowes. It was subsantially more expensive than tar paper, so I don't see much advantage to using it.

It is my udersanding that any moisture problem a hive has is due to moisture generated by the bees becomming trapped inside the hive, with the fix being proper hive ventilation and what you use as a winter wrap has little relevance. In other words, a water proof hive wrap won't make your hives dryer inside because the moister comes from inside the hive.